| Year: | 2009 |
| Pacific Cup | |
| Finalists: | 5 |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Winners: | Papua New Guinea |
| Matches: | 5 |
| Attendance: | 29494 |
| Points: | 156 |
| Tries: | 28 |
| Topscorer-Flag: | Papua New Guinea |
| Topscorer: | John Wilshere (22) |
| Top Try Scorer-Flag: | Papua New Guinea |
| Top Try Scorer: | David Mead (5) |
| Tournaments: | Pacific Cup |
| Last: | 2006 |
The 2009 Pacific Cup, known as the 2009 SP Brewery Pacific Cup due to sponsorship,[1] was a rugby league competition held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.[2] The competing teams were the,,,, .[2]
Tonga, Fiji and PNG had their places in the draw confirmed initially,[2] with the Cook Islands defeating Samoa in a Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns on 17 October 2009 to decide which team took the final place in the tournament.[2]
The four Pacific Cup matches were played at Lloyd Robson Oval on 24–25 October and 31 October.[2] The Pacific Cup final was played on 1 November 2009 between Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands.[2] By winning the 2009 Pacific Cup, Papua New Guinea won the right to compete in the 2010 Four Nations tournament.
Brian Canavan was appointed as tournament director by the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF).[2]
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The Pacific Cup was shown in the UK, Australia, and throughout the Pacific.[3]
Tonga played a Pacific Cup warm up match against New Zealand. New Zealand defeated Tonga 40–24 in what was a strong performance by the Tongans as they prepared for their Pacific Cup opener against Papua New Guinea.[4]
| Club Team | Players | |
|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | Paki Afu | |
| Penrith Panthers | Andrew Emelio | |
| Newcastle Knights | Richard Fa'aoso, Sione Tovo | |
| Canberra Raiders | Sam Huihahau | |
| Papakura Sea Eagles | Toshio Laiseni | |
| Wakefield Trinity Wildcats | Tevita Leo-Latu | |
| Hull | Epalahame Lauaki, Sam Moa, Willie Manu | |
| New Zealand Warriors | Siuatonga Likiliki, Ukuma Ta'ai | |
| Melbourne Storm | Pita Maile | |
| Parramatta Eels | Feleti Mateo, Etuate Uaisele, Eliakim Uasi | |
| Cronulla Sharks | Eddie Paea, Atelea Vea, Siosia Vave, Inoke Tapa'atoutai | |
| South Australian Rugby | Joel Taufa'ao | |
| Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | Tony Williams, Junior Palau |
Coach: David Fairleigh (Parramatta Eels)[7]
| Club Team | Players | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Roosters | Anthony Gelling, Sam Brunton | |
| Penrith Panthers | Tinirau Arona, Geoff Daniela | |
| Shellharbour Dragons | Daniel Fepuleai | |
| Newcastle Knights | Johnathon Ford, Keith Lulia, Zane Tetevano | |
| Newtown Jets | Tere Glassie | |
| Brisbane Broncos | ||
| Melbourne Storm | Fred Makimare | |
| Bulldogs | Joe Matapuku | |
| North Sydney Bears | Vinnie Ngaro | |
| Gold Coast Titans | Dominique Peyroux | |
| Wests Tigers | Manikura Tikinau | |
| Eastern Suburbs Tigers | Ben Vaeau | |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs | Brad Takairangi | |
| Wynnum Manly Seagulls | Leon Panapa | |
| Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | John Viiga |
Coach: Willie Poching (Leeds Rhinos)[9]
| Club Team | Players | |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Warriors | Patrick Ah Van | |
| Cronulla Sharks | Jack Afamasaga, Terrence Seu Seu, Misi Taulapapa | |
| Samoa Domestic | Paul Chan Tung, Tanielu Pasene, Lepupa Taulagi | |
| Wigan Warriors | Harrison Hansen | |
| Penrith Panthers | Masada Iosefa, Joseph Paulo | |
| Leeds Rhinos | Kylie Leuluai | |
| Salford City Reds | Phillip Leuluai | |
| Newcastle Knights | Peter Mata'utia, Mark Taufua | |
| St Helens R.F.C. | Francis Meli, Tony Puletua | |
| St George Illawarra Dragons | Kyle Stanley | |
| Eastern Suburbs Tigers | Albert Talipeau | |
| Gold Coast Titans | Sam Tagataese | |
| Sheffield Eagles | Tangi Ropati |
Coach: Adrian Lam (Sydney Roosters)[10]
Coach: Terry Gilogely[11] [12]
| Club Team | Players | |
|---|---|---|
| Police Sharks | Osea Sadrau, Jone Wesele | |
| Lautoka Crushers | Iowane Divavesi | |
| Southern Districts Rebels | Puna Rasaubale | |
| Cabramatta Two Blues | Donas Gock | |
| Moore Park Brumbies | Hamilton Hughes | |
| Wentworthville Magpies | Lepani Waqa | |
| Nadera Panthers | Sevanaia Koroi, Sitiveni Ralogaivau, Asaeli Saravaki | |
| Newtown Jets | Ryan Millard | |
| Newcastle Knights | Wes Naiqama, Kevin Naiqama, Akuila Uate | |
| New Zealand Warriors | Meli Koliavu | |
| Leeds Rhinos | Mike Ratu | |
| Coral Coast Cowboys | Jone Macilai, Joe Ravueta, Alipate Tani, Kaliova Tani |